2003 Dodge Dakota steering problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2003 Dodge Dakota — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Upper ball joints determined to be seriously worn. Need to be replaced asap. Was told dodge had recall/extended warranty on these parts but chrysler will not cover replacement at current time and with current mileage. Was told by chrysler to initiate nhtsa contact relative to chrysler case #[xxx]…”
filed Mar 27, 2014
“I have purchased several tires for this vehicle, and the problem is mainly in the front. I have had it aligned as required and it continued to eat the tires in a very few months. I recently (within the last 6 - 8 months) had the brakes, rotors, idler arm, bushings and other items replaced that…”
filed Aug 16, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Dakota years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Dakota | 5 | 14% |
| 2008 Dakota | 17 | 19% |
| 2007 Dakota | 12 | 8% |
| 2006 Dakota | 47 | 17% |
| 2005 Dakota | 47 | 10% |
| 2004 Dakota | 74 | 36% |
| 2002 Dakota | 44 | 6% |
| 2001 Dakota | 48 | 7% |
| 2000 Dakota | 68 | 8% |
| 1999 Dakota | 72 | 11% |
| 1998 Dakota | 47 | 9% |
| 1997 Dakota | 34 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Dodge Dakota
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.